The “Clubs” Squash Open 2013 took place on the weekend of the 11th January 2013. Almost 60 players competed in 4 different levels. The A-Draw was won by Pétange’s Alex Benassi, who beat Nathan Sneyd in a gruelling encounter over 5 sets.

2012 ISSUE 6 Issue 6 of the Squash Player magazine includes contributions from Peter Nicol, Ross Norman, Gawain Briars, Phil Whitlock, James Willstrop, Richard Eaton, Alan Thatcher, Rod Gilmour, Howard Harding and Ian McKenzie: NEWS reveals Egypt’s unique world squash record and James Willstrop’s book making a prestigious shortlist POINTS OF VIEW examines the Egyptian squash revolution; includes a letter from Phil Whitlock bemoaning the lack of quality control at events; and reviews a clash on drugs policy WORLD SQUASH details the Olympic countdown HOWARDS’S WAY reviews a young Egyptian match-up, the Malawi no.1’s extraordinary passion for squash, Nicol David’s flashmobs and how Pablo Rawden beat the same player twice in one tournament FEATURES include: – Nick Matthew and James Willstrop going head to head, with Rod Gilmour asking the questions – Nicol David explaining what her life is like in Amsterdam, while Ronald Fauvel talks about his job as her structural integrator – Thierry Lincou looking back on his memorable career with Richard Eaton – Ramy Ashour talking to Alan Thatcher about his return to top form and how he conquered his demons – All you want to know in the build-up to the Men’s World Championship and Women’s World Open WORKSHOP comprises: – Gawain Briars making some points about scoring and tactics – A review of Matthew Syed’s book ‘Bounce’ – Javier Reviriego Sanz sharing his course experiences – James Willstrop’s book extract on his ‘day of death’ – A lesson from Ian McKenzie’s ‘The Squash Workshop’ scrutinising a key area in the game – Peter Nicol advising you to learn from your mistakes and revealing the trauma behind his British Open jinx in his SquashSkills.com article ON COURT: Ross Norman’s report on his trip to Pakistan, James Zug’s letter from America, a summary of Egypt’s Women’s World Championship win, plus news and round-ups from the PSA and WSA HISTORY goes back 36 years to Geoff Hunt’s finest hour FROM THE GALLERY: Alan Thatcher provides a personal view of events on and off court For magazine information and orders please go to: www.squashplayershop.co.uk For the Squash Player website please visit: www.squashplayer.co.uk